Michael Jones is a trumpet player, singer, and arranger/composer currently living in Chicago, IL. Born into a musical family, Michael began playing cello at the age of 2, began singing soon after, and fell in love with the trumpet at age 10. Attending Peoria Central Performing Arts High School for voice and trumpet, Michael began studying privately with two faculty members from Bradley University, Todd Kelly and Shirley Salazar. After developing his talents and making a name for himself in the Peoria area, he was then accepted into University of Cincinnati’s College Conservatory of Music (CCM) in order to study Jazz Studies, under the tutelage of Kim Pensyl, Dr. Scott Belck, Phil Degreg, and Rick VanMatre. He also had the pleasure of studying classical voice with David Adams while in attendance at CCM. He spent some time performing, teaching, and studying in Brasilia, Brazil in 2011 and absorbed many aspects of the country's vibrant musical traditions. After graduating Summa Cum Laude, he was then accepted into the Bienen School of Music at Northwestern University where he studied for his Master's in Jazz Studies under the tutelage of clarinetist and saxophonist Victor Goines, jazz trumpeter Brad Mason, and classical vocalist Keven Keys. Michael is an active member of the Chicago music scene, but performs frequently throughout the United States. Some of the numerous ensembles he often performs with include Alan Gresik and The Swing Shift Orchestra, The Crossing Choir, The Constellation Men's Ensemble, and J- Livi and the Party. 

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Trumpeter. Composer. Improviser. Bandleader. Sideman. In Chicago, IL.


Chicago saxophonist Dustin Laurenzi has developed a distinctly personal approach to improvisation and composition that has garnered the attention of the city's creative music community. Recognized for his "offbeat approach to articulating harmonies and constructing melodies" (NextBop), Dustin's music is inspired and informed by jazz, folk, improvised music, and contemporary classical music. His wide range of influences and inventive improvisational sensibilities have made him a sought-after musician in many circles of Chicago's rich music scene.
 
Dustin has been a leader/co-leader of his own projects, Twin Talk, Snaarj, and Natural Language, and a member of the Marquis Hill Blacktet, the Quentin Coaxum Quintet, and Katie Ernst's Little Words, among others. He has released several albums featuring his original compositions, including Twin Talk’s eponymous release, praised by Chicago Jazz Magazine as “a cohesive and original album that brims with a vibrant fluidity and a poetic sense.”
 
Dustin earned a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies and a Performer's Certificate from Indiana University's Jacobs School of Music in 2011. He has performed or recorded with Jeff Parker, Matt Ulery, Russ Johnson, Jeff Hirshfield, Corey Christiansen, Lil BUB's Big Show, the Dave Lisik Jazz Orchestra featuring Tim Hagans, and has recently been featured at the Chicago Jazz Festival, the Hyde Park Jazz Festival, and the Kennedy Center. Dustin's debut album as a leader, Natural Language, will be released in September 2016 on ears&eyes Records.

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Ladies and Gentlemen! 

My name is am David Cramer, I hope you enjoy my online portfolio.  I would love to see you at your next event.  I love to play and sing jazz, blues, latin, pop rock, classic rock, and broadway tunes, with a band or solo.   

For booking information call or text: 224-567-1613
Or email: david.cramer@my.wheaton.edu

In addition to playing music gigs, I've also done a bunch of musical theater. I've performed in over 20 musicals and a few comedies.   I graduated last year from Wheaton College with a degree in music education with an emphasis in piano and choral music.  I currently teach piano and voice at the Veritas Music and Learning Center in Gurnee IL, and at Vero Voce Theater in Saint. Charles.

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